OLYMPIA, Wash. - Washington will have the highest state minimum wage in the country in 2024 at $16.28 an hour, but three cities in the state have even higher wages.
Tukwila, Washington's minimum wage in the new year is $20.29 an hour for large employers (500+ employees) and $18.29 for mid-size employers.
Seattle is not far behind, increasing to $19.97 an hour for large employers (501+ employees). For smaller employers, the minimum wage is $17.25 an hour, but only if the employer pays $2.72/hour toward medical benefits and/or the employee earns at least $2.72/hour in tips.
